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National School Safety Week: Helping youth define 'normal' online
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Publisher:  Canada Safety Council
Date Written:  16/10/2012
Year Published:  2012  
Resource Type:  Article

Helping young people, parents and educators understand the true scope of cyber bullying, along with positive online behaviours, can change youths' views on what is normal behaviour online. This can be a starting point for cyber bullying prevention.

Abstract:  The Canada Safety Council's National School Safety Week is October 17 - 23.

Electronic devices such as smartphones can make communication faster and more efficient, but can also easily become channels for aggressive, hurtful or harassing behaviours. In February 2011, the Canada Safety Council partnered with the Promoting Relationships and Eliminating Violence Network (PREVNet) to survey Canadian students, Grades 5-11, and gain insight into online behaviours among youth.

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